Mnemonic Device
- Every Good Fire Fighter Ought To Read Course Materials
Explanation
This is a mnemonic to help you remember the nine hazardous materials hazard classes that every hazmat responder is expected to know. Take the first letter of each word: Every Good Fire Fighter Ought To Read Course Materials → E-G-F-F-O-T-R-C-M, standing for:
- Class 1: Explosives
- Class 2: Gases
- Class 3: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Class 4: Flammable Solids
- Class 5: Oxidizing Substances, Organic Peroxides
- Class 6: Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances
- Class 7: Radioactive Materials
- Class 8: Corrosives
- Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials